--- title: "Benguela to Monsoon – Namibia & Mauritius" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/benguela-to-monsoon-namibia-mauritius~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28 description: "28-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/238fd407a7695225.jpg --- # Benguela to Monsoon – Namibia & Mauritius ![Route map: 28 nights one way from Cape Town on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/238fd407a7695225.jpg) A 28-night cruise from Cape Town to Port Louis, sailing on the evening of 24 November. It makes 9 port calls, starting with East London, Durban and Port Elizabeth. The stops are in South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Réunion and Mauritius, and calls last 10 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 22°C in Port Elizabeth to 29°C in Port Louis (72 to 84°F). The cruise ends in Port Louis, arriving on the morning of 20 December and staying two nights. AIDAblu (2010) carries up to 2,192 guests on 14 decks and has 8 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 28 nights - **Departure:** 2027-11-24 - **Return:** 2027-12-22 - **From:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) - **To:** [Port Louis, Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 23:59 | 15–23°C | | 2 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 18:00 | 15–23°C | | 4 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | 08:00 | | | | 5 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 09:00 | 20:00 | 19–24°C | | 7 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 07:00 | 23:59 | 17–22°C | | 8 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 15:00 | 17–22°C | | 11 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 10:30 | 23:59 | 14–22°C | | 12 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | | 23:00 | 14–22°C | | 15 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 | 23:59 | 15–23°C | | 16 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 21:00 | 15–23°C | | 18 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 07:00 | 23:59 | 17–22°C | | 19 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 20:00 | 17–22°C | | 20 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | | 19:00 | | | 22 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 23–29°C | | 26 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 27 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 08:00 | | 25–29°C | | 28 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | | 25–29°C | | 29 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 00:00 | | 25–29°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €5,445 | €5,445 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=5fc9df61-7530-4633-b464-cdb9f358ce42) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €7,315 | €7,315 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=73ef07cc-bd64-424e-8d8c-4ec7e63c19b6) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €8,890 | €8,890 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=36e415f8-9b69-4c62-a853-f55d3bb8472a) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €10,515 | €10,515 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=fb3da327-15ca-48b6-80e2-10d09ab18efc) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €5,910 | €2,955 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=94d0cfee-cf70-40e4-a549-6c2626ba04c3) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €8,110 | €4,055 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=826a9275-75da-4c55-8f53-e5be69ee1e89) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €9,960 | €4,980 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=46216203-1591-4cf4-9a52-15fa47ed5a5c) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €12,370 | €6,185 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=033c8452-304e-4464-824b-77492f0d1ddc) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €6,310 | €2,103 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=fd422870-1e00-41fd-92f9-832631b04969) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €8,510 | €2,837 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=1d860ea7-3c90-4b6c-838b-f2a0ee96c948) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €10,360 | €3,453 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=90293c89-6b9c-4b37-80c6-f54d9700db90) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €12,770 | €4,257 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=05346719-2a80-4dd2-97d3-9cd87278275d) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €6,710 | €1,678 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=2e95aa02-06d8-42dd-ba44-64dced22658b) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €8,910 | €2,228 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=f8fdcf00-8141-4761-9db0-f5d791b076ca) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €10,760 | €2,690 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271124-28.md?pid=c53c3fb2-df36-4d21-b0f9-311e3fe228a8) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €5,910 | €8,110 | €9,960 | | 2026-10-03 | €5,910 | €8,110 | €9,960 | | 2026-10-04 | €5,910 | €8,110 | €9,960 | | 2026-10-05 | €5,910 | €8,110 | €9,960 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,192 - **Crew:** 607 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) *South Africa* > Where the ocean meets the mountain Avg dock time: 14.3h · Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) *South Africa* Avg dock time: 12h ### [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) *South Africa* > South Africa's Golden Mile of sun and spice Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) *South Africa* > The friendly city on Algoa Bay Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 17–22°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) *Namibia* > Gateway to the desert coast Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 14–22°C - Currency: NAD - Languages: en - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek ### [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) *Mozambique* > Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: MZN - Languages: pt - Timezone: Africa/Maputo ### [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) *Réunion* > French culture on a volcanic Indian Ocean isle Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Trade Wind Wake – Walvis Bay & Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-wake-walvis-bay-cape-town~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-39.md) | 2027-10-16 | 2027-11-24 | 39 | €3,745 | | Next | [Vanilla Shoals – Mahé, Réunion & Nosy Be](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-shoals-mahe-reunion-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md) | 2027-12-22 | 2028-01-05 | 14 | €2,165 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)